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BJ03 RCY

2003 Mercedes-benz V

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,343 mi
Last recorded152,343 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz V88,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 RCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 152,343 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner & outer sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side inner & outer sections (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2019 138,524 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 136,957 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 135,351 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front inner cv gaiters perished

front arches corroded

general surface corrosion

nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2014 129,549 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion to rear cross-member

Pass 23 Jul 2013 122,257 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front sill has slight corrosion

slight corrosion both front wheel arches

Pass 10 Jul 2012 114,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

suspension system requires attention, nearside rear bellows.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 108,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside inner driveshaft boot badly split

Fail 21 Jul 2011 108,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside inner driveshaft boot badly split

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 100,179 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 91,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 63,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 45,377 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 34,984 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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BJ03 RCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 88,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 RCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ03 RCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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